user manual - Tramontina

USER MANUAL
Cook as you always would,
just in a Quick & Healthier way!
www.tramontina.com.au
With your new
Fast Cooker,
you can cook
as you always would,
just in a quicker
and healthier way
TRAMONTINA FAST COOKER | USER MANUAL
CONTENT
COMPONENTS & FEATURES 4
Important Safety instructions 5
INTRODUCTION & BENEFITS 6
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 7
COOKING CHARTS 10
CLEANING, CARE & MAINTENANCE 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 13
WARRANTY 14
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT!
When any parts need replacement, only Tramontina’s ORIGINAL spare parts designed for this FAST COOKER
model. If repairs are necessary, please contact our Customer service department on 1800 110 885 within
Australia or +61 2 9674 1799 overseas. Repairs may only be undertaken by authorised repairers.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
ITEM NUMBER
TRAS 0533
BODY DIAMETER
24cm
NOMINAL CAPACITY
8.0 L
WORKING PRESSURE
2 kPa or 0.29 psi - Max. 105°C
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COMPONENTS & FEATURES
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1. 18/10 Stainless steel body
6. Lid closure mechanism
2. Bakelight handles
7. Patented safety-valve
3. Pressure release valve
8. Content scala inside the pot
4. Silicone cover
9. Gasket
5. Glass Lid
10. Triply Bottom
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The Tramontina FAST COOKER allows you to cook as you always would, just in a quick
and healthier way. Please find below some important safety instructions.
Always add A MINIMUM OF 200ml of
liquids when cooking with low pressure
to prevent food from burning.
Never fry under low pressure
(WITH lid on).
THE TRAMONTINA FAST COOKER IS NOT
SUITABLE FOR OVENS.
Dishwasher safe for Body parts only.
use only original replacement parts
and always clean valves and gasket
after each use.
Always keep the fast cooker out of
reach of children.
do not exceed the maximum capacity
when cooking under low pressure.
Excess froth created by foods must be
skimmed off before closing the cooker .
Never leave the fast cooker unattended
when it is WORKING under pressure.
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INTROdUCTION & bENEFITS
PROdUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Complicated preparation and lengthy cooking times are no longer necessary to create
the perfect dish! The Tramontina FAST COOKER makes daily cooking healthier, easier
and up to 40% faster due to its internal low pressure.
With its innovative design and simple operation, the Tramontina FAST COOKER can be
used for multiple purposes in the kitchen and makes cooking enjoyable.
The airtight glass lid lets you keep an eye on the food while it is cooking, and it can also
be opened at any time to top up liquids, taste food or add seasoning without disrupting
the cooking process. Better still, the lid is opened easily with the patented one-hand
opening and closing mechanism without complicated procedures to release pressure.
40% FASTER
OPEN & CLOSE
EASE ON USE
HEALTHIER
BODY & LID
HEAT SOURCES
wITh 2kPA INTERNAl PRESSURE, TRAMONTINA
FAST COOkER COOkS UP TO 40% FASTER ThAN
ORdINARY COOkwARE.
dUE TO ITS COOkINg PROCESS, TRAMONTINA
FAST COOkER RETAINS MORE FOOd NUTRIENTS.
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ThE PATENTEd ONE-hANd OPENINg ANd
ClOSINg lId MEChANISM lET YOU OPEN
& ClOSE AT ANY TIME dURINg COOkINg
wIThOUT dISRUPTINg ThE
COOkINg PROCESS.
ThE 18/10 STAINlESS STEEl bOdY hOldS UP
TO 8 lITRES, ANd ThE bAkElITE hANdlES ARE
hEAT RESISTANT.
ThE glASS lId AllOwS YOU TO ChECk YOUR
FOOd dURINg ThE COOkINg PROCESS, whICh
MAkES IT EASIER TO TOP-UP lIqUIdS ANd
SEASONINg.
SUITAblE TO COOk ON gAS, CERAMIC,
ElECTRIC ANd INdUCTION STOvE TOPS.
NOT SUITAblE TO gO IN ThE OvEN.
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dESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
Tramontina FAST COOKER displays its true strength when cooking with a closed
lid so that the loss of steam is reduced to a minimum and nutrients are preserved.
Potatoes, vegetables, meat and fish, all retain their own taste, as well as form and
colour. Different from cooking with ordinary cookwares, when using the FAST
COOKER vitamins and micronutrients are not flushed out and thereby enable a
healthier result. For maximum nutrient protection, use a steam basket insert, so the
food is cooked only with steam and does not come in contact with the water.
The lid’s patented one-hand opening and closing mechanism is easy to use and
closes air tight onto the pot. Due to the slight build-up of pressure inside the pot,
a temperature of just over 100°C is reached inside the pot. This leads to a noticeable
acceleration of the entire cooking process. The pressure release valve constantly
regulates the equalisation of pressure and prevents excess pressure from building up
inside the pot.
A specially developed, patented spherical valve enables the easy opening and lifting
of the lid at any time. In addition to saving energy, which is achieved via shorter
cooking times, energy is also saved by the reduced timed needed to heat-up the
pot, since you can cook with a lot less water than with traditional cooking pots.
Tramontina FAST COOKER has also set a new benchmark where safety is concerned:
thanks to its sophisticated valve technology, the pot can be opened at any time
during the cooking process.
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COOkINg wITh TRAMONTINA FAST COOkER
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Make sure that the pressure release valve is manoeuvrable and not fixed.
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Before each use, check that the gasket is not damaged, for example, cracked.
Tip: The gasket could become hard over time and therefore will no longer
form a complete seal. If steam is escaping around the rim of the lid, this
is a sign that the gasket needs to be replaced.
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Fill the pot with the desired amount of food. Make sure that at least 200 ml
of liquid is in the pot so that it does not overheat and cause damage.
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To close the lid, push both buttons to the left and right of the lid handle
simultaneously with one hand. Place the lid straight into the corresponding
indentations on the rim of the pot and press the lid lightly onto the pot.
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Release both buttons – now the pot is closed and you can begin cooking.
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Place the pot on the stove and
use the highest heat to start.
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As soon as the liquid boils or the
food is seared, lower the stove
burner to the lowest heat level.
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Regulate the heat: only a small amount of steam should escape through the steam
valve and the food should only boil slightly.
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It is inevitable that steam will be released from the pressure release valve and,
depending on the type of cooking, some drops of liquid could escape. Always use
the silicone cover to prevent the drops from escaping.
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OPENING YOUR Tramontina
FAST COOKER COOKWARE
You can open the lid at any time,
the same way you are accustomed
to opening other cookware.
Important: The more often you open
the pot while cooking, the longer the
cooking time will be and the lower
the energy savings.
Pressure equalisation is constantly
achieved via the steam valve. This helps
to avoid dangers that can occur with
pressure cookers when high pressures
are allowed to develop.
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COOKING CHARTS
COMPARISON OF COOKING METHODS
rapidity
versatility
taste
time to get used to
influence on cooking
experience needed
conservation of nutrients
cleaning
energy consumption
TOTAL
(Product test April 2013, Ilona Berg, Diplom-Oecotrophologin)
1= very good, 5=insufficient
Microwave
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Pressure cooker
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5
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2
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2
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2
2
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Steamer
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3
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3
2
3
1
2
3
20
Cooking without water and fat
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2
1
2
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3
1
1
2
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Common ways of cooking
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2
2
1
1
1
4
1
4
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(Product test April 2013, Ilona Berg, Diplom-Oecotrophologin)
* AMC: 6 litre, thick sandwich capsule, good fitting glass lid
TPC: 6 litre, ceramic pot, thin capsule, good fitting glass lid (The Pampered Chef)
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Cooked Food
Time (min.)
TPC/AMC* (min.)
Carrots 700g
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12
Potatoes 700g
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30
Goulash 600g
60
90
Roast pork
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60
Risotto
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CLEANING, CARE & MAINTENANCE
Your new Tramontina FAST COOKER is exceptionally easy to clean and maintain.
You should always execute the following cleaning recommendations thoroughly so
that you may enjoy using your steam cooker for a long time to come.
Tips:
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• We recommend that you hand wash
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the Tramontina FAST COOKER glass
lid in the sink.
The pot can be washed in the
dishwasher (body parts only).
The gasket should not be washed
in the dishwasher as this could
cause it to harden prematurely.
If some leftover food is difficult
to remove, soak these parts of
your cooker before washing.
Sticky or hardened food remnants
can be carefully removed with a
wooden spatula and some gentle
non-abrasive cleaner.
If your cooker is used on a regular
basis, the gasket should be replaced
every year or whenever worn.
Polishing
1. Pressure release valve
• Do not use any harsh or abrasive
2. Gasket
3. Patented safety valve
4. Ball in safety valve
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cleansers as this could damage
the surface of the Tramontina
FAST COOKER.
Stains on the bottom of the pot
can easily be removed with lemon or
vinegar. If you have limescale deposits,
use a limescale remover.
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• Clean your Tramontina FAST COOKER immediately after use – if possible – so that
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leftover food does not have a chance to dry and harden onto your cooker surface.
Clean all parts after each use:
- Wash all parts with hot water and dishwashing liquid.
- Rinse them with clean water.
- Dry the parts off in order to avoid water spots.
• If the pressure release valve is very soiled, unscrew it under the lid, clean the valve
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and screw it in again.
The lid can easily be disassembled to change or clean the gasket thoroughly:
- Remove the knurled nuts on the bottom side of the lid.
- Press the lid closure mechanism until the clamps are open.
- Now you can remove the glass plate.
- The seal can now be changed easily.
- The valves can be disassembled and cleaned easily.
- The cover panel of the lid handle is only clipped on and can simply be removed.
- Reverse this procedure to reassemble the lid.
Tramontina FAST COOKER Storage
• The Tramontina FAST COOKER should not be stored with the lid closed. In the
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absence of ventilation, liquid condensation can form and develop unpleasant
odours or cause damage.
The gasket should never be stored folded or deformed.
Should the handle screws loosen, they can be tightened with a suitable screwdriver.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING
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The Tramontina FAST COOKER takes a long time to come to the boil:
• The heat source is not hot enough
• Turn up the heat source to maximum
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The pressure indicator does not rise, and during cooking no steam escapes
from the valve:
• This is perfectly normal in the first few minutes
If this persists, check whether:
• The heat source is hot enough; if not, turn it up
• There is sufficient liquid in the cooker
• The Tramontina FAST COOKER lid is closed properly
• The sealing ring or the rim of the cooker is not damaged
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Steam escapes from all around the lid:
• Check the lid is properly closed
• Check the sealing ring is properly fitted
• Check the condition of the sealing ring (if necessary, change it)
• Check if the lid and the safety valve are clean
• Check that the rim of the cooker is in good order
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The food is being undercooked or overcooked:
• Verify the cooking time
• Check the hotplate output
• Check the amount of liquid in the pot
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The food being cooked has burnt onto the cooker:
• Leave your Tramontina FAST COOKER to soak for a good time before cleaning
• Do not use any caustic cleaners or cleaners containing chlorine
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wARRANTY
BRAND NAME: TRAMONTINA
BUSINESS NAME: Tras Marketing And Sales Pty Ltd
ABN: 82 107 466 937
BUSINESS ADDRESS: Unit 7, 167 Prospect Hwy Seven Hills NSW 2147
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1800 110 885 within Australia or +61 (02) 9674 1799 overseas
EMAIL ADDRESS: info@tramontina.com.au
WEBSITE: www.tramontina.com.au
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wARRANTY dETAIlS
The Tramontina FAST COOKER has a five year warranty against material &
manufacturing defects. The warranty only covers the body; it does not cover parts of the
Tramontina FAST COOKER which are subject to wear (e.g. gasket and other spare parts).
Improper use will result in cancellation of the warranty. The warranty will only be
considered valid if the product is used in accordance with these Instructions for Use
and upon presentation of a dated proof of purchase.
Terms & Conditions to be entitled to claim:
- Do not misuse the product;
- Do not provide fake information;
- Present a dated proof of purchase;
- Product must be compliant to its warranty period;
How to claim: Contact Tras Marketing & Sales Pty
Ltd, provide information of what happened to the
product and a proof of purchase. Tramontina`s
Customer service may ask you to return the good
to the warehouse in Seven Hills NSW and, if so,
give you a Return Authority Number (RA). Please
insert this RA number onto the package or attach
it to a note when you are returning the goods.
THERE IS NOT A MANUFACTURING DEFECT
Tramontina will contact the customer advising
the costs involved in repairing (spare parts when
available) or replacing the goods, and if the
customer accepts the terms and pay the costs
involved in repairing and/or delivering prior
dispatching the goods, Tramontina will send the
product back to the customer. If the product is no
longer in production line and there is no stock,
Tramontina reserves its right to not supply repair
and/or replacement. If product was misused and
is no longer covered by the warranty, customer
must pay costs involved in handling and
posting the goods back.
The costs involved in returning the product to our
warehouse or office is paid by the customer and
will not be refunded or rebated afterwards. You can
also bring the goods to our address in person. After
placing the claim, Customer service will get back to
you within 15 days.
COOKWARE WARRANTY COVER
For Pots, Pressure Cookers and other cookware
products, its warranty covers only its body. Spare
parts, plastics, silicone or other parts such as handles
and knobs are not covered by the manufacturer and
they are subject to stock availability for replacements.
THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT
Tramontina will replace, repair or offer another
product of equal value as a replacement. In case
there is no stock left for a replacement or repair, a
full refund of the amount written on the proof of
purchase for the item will be given. For refunds,
please return the goods to the store you originally
purchased the item from. The Freight back to the
customer will be paid by Tramontina.
In case of Major damage related to the product:
Products will be sent to Tramontina`s laboratory to
be analysed and after a technical report has been
issued, Tramontina will either contact the Store
where the claim was placed or the customer directly.
In case a manufacturing defect has been found,
Tramontina will cover reasonable foreseeable
expenses related to the product.
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TRAMONTINA AUSTRALIA
Tras Marketing & Sales Pty Ltd
Unit 7, 167 Prospect Hwy
Seven Hills NSW 2147 AUSTRALIA
Phone: 1800 110 885 or
+61 (02) 9674 1799 overseas
www.tramontina.com.au